The Entertainer
Synopsis
Michael Gambon stars in John Osborne's play, set in 1950s Britain, following Archie Rice, a drunken, lecherous, egotistical vaudevillian, whose act is on the downward slope.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Renton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Osborne
- Original Score
- Bill Connor
- Original Title
- The Entertainer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Renton
John Osborne
Bill Connor
Ian Williams
Simon Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Renton
Director
John Osborne
Writer
Simon Curtis
Producer
Bill Connor
Original Music Composer
Ian Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Entertainer
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What is The Entertainer about?
Michael Gambon stars in John Osborne's play, set in 1950s Britain, following Archie Rice, a drunken, lecherous, egotistical vaudevillian, whose act is on the downward slope.
Who directed The Entertainer?
The Entertainer was directed by Nicholas Renton.
Who stars in The Entertainer?
The principal cast of The Entertainer includes Michael Gambon, Helen McCrory, Bill Owen, David Ryall, Billie Whitelaw.
When was The Entertainer released and how long is it?
The Entertainer was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Entertainer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Entertainer was composed by Bill Connor.